“Rotten” Documentary Series Explores Food Issues

From the rise in food allergies to the changing economics of agriculture and animal husbandry, documentary series “Rotten” examines a range of factors that affect the food and beverage industry. Episodes include “Lawyers, Guns & Honey,” which explores how foreign honey enters the U.S. market; “Big Bird,” which documents the effects of JBS‘ purchase of Pilgrim’s Pride on U.S. poultry farmers; and “Milk Money,” which examines the benefits and risks linked to the sale of raw milk.

The final episode, “Cod is Dead,” details the effects of catch limits on commercial fisheries and reviews the case of Carlos Rafael, the “Codfather.” Since the release of “Rotten,” the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has reportedly sought to prevent Rafael and his businesses from reentering the fishing industry after he is released from prison.